Broadcast Editor

Job description

Date: Oct 14, 2018

Location: Queensbury, NY, US

Company: Nielsen

Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider powering the world's top music services, automakers, cable and satellite operators, and consumer electronics companies. At its core, Gracenote helps people find, discover and connect with the entertainment they love. Daily, Gracenote processes 35 Billion rows of data and is quickly becoming a world-leader in return path “big data.” Over the past 2 years, the company has grown to more than 1800 employees in 20 countries, including over 400 of the world's top engineers with a passion for music, video, sports, and entertainment technology. Founded in 1998, Gracenote is one of America's most iconic and respected media companies.

ROLE: Procures Broadcast affiliate TV listings information, establishes multiple database records and maintains accurate database information for timely use in all products. This is an entry level position based in the Gracenote office located in Queensbury, NY. Shift: Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m .

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Edits and maintains television schedules and database information for Broadcast affiliates for all markets.

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Analyzes program schedules, assesses network, syndicated and local program information in databases and consolidates data content and new program information.

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Researches and documents questionable program content by consulting program information providers and/or Gracenote personnel.

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Initiates and maintains effective relationships with programming information providers and acts as a customer service representative when addressing issues concerning product content and policies.

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Analyzes, develops and recommends solutions to editorial, communication and technical procedural and operational needs to ensure the accuracy of editorial listings, authenticity of program information and timely delivery to in-house personnel.

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Provides timely updating of listing's information outside regular business hours.

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Directs workflow for absent teammates and provides cross-shift updating coverage to create an independent team.

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Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

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Associate's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

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Must demonstrate effective organizational, grammatical, analytical, spelling, writing and communication skills.

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Must have keyboarding skills; Windows proficiency preferred.

Our passion for music, TV, movies, and sports is at the heart of everything we do. But what really makes us tick is our people. From Emeryville to Sydney and Queensbury to Amsterdam, we are building the team that's going to disrupt the digital universe. This starts by creating a workplace where all things entertainment are celebrated and innovation can come from anyone. If you are interested in being mission critical and on the leading edge of global entertainment technology then please contact us today!

Nearest Major Market: Warrensburg